The West African country of Liberia, ravaged after a 14-year civil war, is holding nationwide elections today for a new president and new members of parliament. “There are 22 candidates standing for president, including ex-football star George Weah and former United Nations official Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.” Some people have waited more …
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Disastrous Aid: South Asia and Africa
South Asia's earthquake toll passes 30,000 as millions of tsunami and hurricane survivors start to make sense of their lives.
Read More »Refugees And The Long Walk
Perhaps we could take a preventative role this time, instead of just being around after the fact to count the bodies and mop up the blood.
Read More »Who Would You Choose to Lead a ‘World Government’?
The BBC held a vote in which 15,000 people from around the world participated.
Read More »Fuel For Thought On N.A.F.T.A.
The question is, why should Canada continue to live up to its ends of the agreement?
Read More »Private Enterprise in Public Education
Isn't it a good thing that kids will always rebel against things being shoved down their throats?
Read More »The Southwest Conference on Illegal Immigration, Border Security, and Crime
If there is hope of another option, a legal one, don't you think that most of them would rather go that route?
Read More »Mr Blair: What Do You Say to This Victim?
Britain's Prime Minister wants a "complete change of thinking from innocent until proven guilty".
Read More »Man, 55, rapes girl, 14: There is no defense
The UN human rights framework is a good place to start in making value judgments about cultural practices.
Read More »Don’t Call Me Liberal
If you have any respect for my feelings, avoid the use of the "L" word. I'd appreciate it.
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